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Ann Arbor, Michigan Moving Costs
What a move actually costs in Ann Arbor, Michigan — local hourly rates, long distance ranges and the figures behind them. Free to check, no email required.
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Popular Moving Routes from Ann Arbor
Nearest first. See all 164 routes from Ann Arbor with transit times, costs by home size and licensed movers.
Long Distance Routes
An hourly quote is the crew rate multiplied by how long the job takes, so access is what really moves the number: a long carry, stairs without an elevator, a street the truck cannot park on, or packing left until the morning. We cover each of those, and the surcharges to watch for, in how much movers cost.
Ann Arbor Moving Cost Guide
Moving costs in Ann Arbor, Michigan vary based on location, building type, and services required:
Average Ann Arbor Moving Costs:
Local moves (billed by the hour)
- Studio2 movers · 2–3 hrs$235 – $375
- 1 bedroom2 movers · 3–5 hrs$315 – $575
- 2 bedrooms2 movers · 5–7 hrs$475 – $775
- 3 bedrooms3 movers · 6–9 hrs$795 – $1,425
- 4+ bedrooms4 movers · 8–10 hrs$1,355 – $2,075
Based on $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee.
Long distance from Ann Arbor
- 1 bedroom$4,135 – $5,513
- 2 bedrooms$4,595 – $6,126
- 3 bedrooms$5,284 – $7,045
- 4+ bedrooms$5,973 – $7,964
Priced at 1,021 miles, the typical corridor we track from Ann Arbor.
Most-reviewed movers in Ann Arbor
Google Maps listings for movers around Ann Arbor, ordered by review count. The ratings are Google's, not ours. Nobody pays to be here, we rank nothing, and we have not verified licensing \u2014 look up the USDOT number before you sign anything.
| Company | Google rating | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and a Truck Moving and StorageMover | 4.7 ★765 reviews | 734-488-4164 | 125 Dino Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
| Handle With Care Moving & Delivery - Ann ArborMover | 4.8 ★465 reviews | 734-677-2000 | 4260 Varsity Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 |
| WondermoveMoving and storage service | 4.8 ★420 reviews | 734-545-5617 | 3438 E Ellsworth Rd Ste B, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 |
| Corrigan Moving SystemsMover | 4.7 ★222 reviews | 734-999-0415 | 3600 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 |
| Top Dog Moving, Storage & Installation'sMover | 4.8 ★137 reviews | 248-535-2707 | 11234 Lemen Rd Unit C, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Ann ArborMover | 4.2 ★137 reviews | 734-888-9188 | 1080 Rosewood St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
Source: Google Maps business data, retrieved 2026-09-23. Before booking any of them, read how to check a moving company.
Ann Arbor moving cost questions
How much do movers cost in Ann Arbor?
A local move inside Ann Arbor is billed by the hour. Full-service crews run about $40 to $50 per mover per hour, plus a travel fee of around $75 to get the truck to you and back. A studio needs roughly 2 to 3 hours with a crew of 2, which works out to $235 – $375. A three bedroom home takes a crew of 3 some 6 to 9 hours, or $795 – $1,425.
What does a long distance move from Ann Arbor cost?
Once you leave the local band, movers price on distance and weight rather than hours. Across the 164 routes we track from Ann Arbor, a typical corridor is around 1,021 miles, which puts a two bedroom move at $4,595 – $6,126 and a three bedroom at $5,284 – $7,045. Run your exact destination through the calculator for a closer figure.
Which routes out of Ann Arbor do you publish prices for?
We publish a priced route page for 164 destinations from Ann Arbor, 3 of them inside Michigan. The longest are Ann Arbor to San Francisco, CA at 2,391 miles, around $10,760 – $14,346 for a two bedroom home; Ann Arbor to Oakland, CA at 2,383 miles, around $10,724 – $14,298 for a two bedroom home; Ann Arbor to San Jose, CA at 2,374 miles, around $10,683 – $14,244 for a two bedroom home. Each has its own page with the full cost table.
Who are the most-reviewed movers in Ann Arbor?
By Google review count, Two Men and a Truck Moving and Storage (4.7 stars from 765 reviews), Handle With Care Moving & Delivery - Ann Arbor (4.8 stars from 465 reviews), Wondermove (4.8 stars from 420 reviews) and 3 more listed below. Those are Google's ratings, not ours, and a high count is a sign of volume rather than proof of quality — check each carrier's USDOT record before you book.
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to a nearby city?
The closest city we publish costs for is Detroit, about 42 miles away by road. That is inside the local band, so it is still billed by the hour rather than by distance — roughly $475 – $775 for a two bedroom home. Other nearby cities we cover include Toledo (52 mi), Lansing (60 mi), Grand Rapids (126 mi).
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Ann Arbor?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. This page exists so you can see what a Ann Arbor move should cost before you call anyone, then judge the quotes you are given against it.
Moving between Ann Arbor and nearby cities
The closest places we publish costs for, ranked by road distance from Ann Arbor. Anything inside the local band is billed by the hour; past it, movers switch to distance and weight.
| City | Distance | Billed as | 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | ~42 mi | Hourly | $475 – $775 |
| Toledoout of state | ~52 mi | Hourly | $475 – $775 |
| Lansing | ~60 mi | Hourly | $475 – $775 |
| Grand Rapids | ~126 mi | Distance | $567 – $756 |
| Fort Wayneout of state | ~128 mi | Distance | $576 – $768 |
| Clevelandout of state | ~138 mi | Distance | $621 – $828 |
Distances are estimated from city coordinates, not measured on a specific route, so treat them as approximate. Our route pages from Ann Arbor add transit times, licensed movers and the reverse direction.
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